Definition of folk

folk

• Is used as a greeting.

  What up folk.

  Last edited on Oct 19 2010. Submitted by William A. from Atlanta, GA, USA on Jan 07 2000.

• used to address someone when you or they are leaving.

  Aight folk.

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by William A. from Atlanta, GA, USA on Jan 07 2000.

• friends. It can be used for one or more persons.

  Man, them my folk.

  Last edited on Oct 19 2010. Submitted by William A. from Atlanta, GA, USA on Jan 07 2000.

• Note: it is never pronounced in plural form. Is used in Atlanta.

  Last edited on Jan 07 2000. Submitted by William A. from Atlanta, GA, USA on Jan 07 2000.

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Other terms relating to 'folk':
folks	Definitions include: a friend or associate, (mainly used with males).
po folk	Definitions include: the police or the "po-po" originated from Harlem.

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